#25

Outstanding German Bisque Character "Lori" in Lavishly-Fitted Layette
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$1,500
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with lightly-painted baby hair,almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with shaded lips,composition baby body,wearing pretty antique baby dress,undergarments,and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D Lori 2 (incised) S &Co Geschutz (green stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co,circa 1915. Value Points: having beautiful bisque and expression,the baby is presented in her original wicker basket with cotton and lace lining,having additional ribbon-attached garments,along with an additional woven tray filled with additional garments,booties,baby rattles and baby bottle.